Brie and Fig Jam Crostini with Balsamic Glaze
Brie and Fig Jam Crostini with Balsamic Glaze is an exquisite appetizer that combines creamy brie cheese, sweet fig jam, and tangy balsamic glaze atop crispy baguette slices. This quick and elegant dish is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. Each bite is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will impress your guests and elevate your hosting game.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette (sliced into ½-inch rounds)
- 8 oz creamy brie cheese
- ½ cup high-quality fig jam
- ¼ cup balsamic glaze
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or dried thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over each slice and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Spread a generous layer of brie on each toasted slice followed by a dollop of fig jam.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves on top.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the crostini and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg